A Netgear Guest network feature allows users to provide internet access to their guests or visitors without sharing the password of their network. It’s the best way to secure your network from possible threats. However, accessing a guest network feature with your Netgear EX6100 extender is a simple task, but still, some netizens find it a bit complex and get stuck with an issue. If you are also having the same fate with your Netgear guest network feature then, consider going through the below-mentioned information. You might find it useful.
Possible Solutions
Reboot Your Netgear Extender
In some cases, technical hiccups might be the reason behind the outcome of this specific issue. To get it resolved, it’s recommended to reboot your Netgear EX6100 extender. You might be wondering how to do that? Here’s how:
You need to disconnect all your connected WiFi-enabled devices from your Netgear EX6100 extender.
Turn it off and remove it from the power source.
Wait for a while before plugging it again into the power socket.
Now, turn it on and re-connect your WiFi-enabled device to the Netgear_ext SSID.
Check if the issue continues to arise by accessing the Netgear EX6100 extender Guest network feature. If yes, then scroll down to the next troubleshooting hacks.
Check Your Internet Connection
A stable internet network is required by the Netgear EX6100 extender for proper functioning. You need to make sure by inspecting the Ethernet cable in a wired connection. If you detect any damage to the cable, then swap it with the new one. And for a wireless connection, make sure that your Netgear extender is getting proper WiFi signals. If that’s not the case, then try relocating your Netgear EX6100 extender close to your home router to minimize connectivity issues.
Update Your Netgear Extender Firmware
Has it been ages since you have performed the Netgear EX6100 extender firmware update? If yes, then using outdated firmware of Netgear extender might be restricting you to access the guest network feature. Therefore, you are required to upgrade your Netgear EX6100 extender firmware to the most recent version to resolve the issue.
Here we have mentioned step-by-step information to update your extender firmware with ease.
You need to turn on your Netgear extender and the PC.
On your PC, launch an upgraded version of the internet browser and then insert mywifiext.net in the address field.
Important Note: If you’re using a MAC operating system, then consider using the mywifiext.local to access the Netgear login page.
Hit the Enter button.
Now, you’ll be navigated to the Netgear EX6100 extender login page where you are required to input the default username and password and click Log In.
Once you’ve successfully logged in, you’ll see the Netgear extender setup wizard where you need to take your cursor to the Advanced tab, then click Administration and select Firmware Update.
Then, you are required to click the Check button to look for new updates.
If the new updates are available, click Yes to start the Netgear EX6100 extender firmware update process.
Next, you just need to follow the instructions appearing on your screen to complete the Netgear EX6100 extender update process.
Finally, you have successfully updated your Netgear EX6100 extender firmware to the latest version.
Enable Guest Network
Ensure that you have activated the Guest network feature on your Netgear EX6100 extender from the settings. If you haven’t, then follow the below-mentioned procedure to enable the Netgear guest network feature with your Netgear EX6100 extender.
Access an updated version of the internet browser and type www.mywifiext.local (only if you are using a MAC operating system) in the address bar.
Hit the Enter button.
You will see the Netgear extender login page where you need to enter the default username and password in their respective field and click Log In.
Once logged in, the Netgear EX6100 setup wizard will come into view where you need to browse to the Settings option and select Guest Network.
Now, browse your cursor to the below section where you need to select 2.5 GHz or 5 GHz.
After selecting from the following bandwidth, checkmark the Enable SSID Broadcast option to make your Netgear guest network visible on the Network list.
Next, you are required to select the security option. Else, by default WPA2 will be selected.
Finally, click the Apply button to save the settings you have made.
We hope after going through the aforementioned troubleshooting hacks, you will be able to rectify the issue you were facing and able to activate the Netgear EX6100 extender Guest Network feature. Just let us know by commenting how much you have liked this article.
